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Judges on Democracy: How the Independent Judiciary Protects America’s Constitutional Balance

Retired federal judge speaks out on threats to judicial independence, the rule of law, and the constitutional checks that safeguard American democracy.

Sept. 23, 2025 | The Fulcrum

In this new series, “Judges on Democracy,” Judge Paul R. Michel shares the critical need for an independent judiciary and the role of judges in preserving liberty.